The Flying "V" - 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 & 2018 RAMI Award (Rockford Area Music Industry) Recipients for "BEST TRIBUTE BAND". As of 2019, Sunset Strip has been inducted into the RAMI Award's Hall of Fame!
Hailing from Rockford, IL, SUNSET STRIP is the hottest, five-time & Hall of Fame RAMI (Rockford Area Music Industry) Award winning, 80's Glam/Hairband Tribute band, whose shows are a fast-paced, kinetic spectacle, taking you back to the heyday of the 80's Hairband scene! The shows are crazy fun ... and the result is a nonstop party!
“They’re huge,” says Terry Turen, better known as Double T, morning host on 96.7 The Eagle, Rockford's Classic Rock Station. “They’re weekend warriors. They play almost every weekend, sometimes twice. They’re Rockford rock stars and their fans treat them like they’re the real thing.” - Double T, Morning Host on 96.7 The Eagle, Rockford's Classic Rock Station (excerpt from Northwest Quarterly Magazine article featuring Jill Jett)
"Saw your show on the Carnival Triumph Cruise from New Orleans, LA to Cozumel, Mexico. It was the best thing on the ship. I met Tim and Angela (relatives of your bass player). I gave them my wife's business card. She's a travel agent in the New Orleans area. If you are ever back this way, email her for places to stay or eat. We had a great time hope to catch another show one day!" - Mike Graves via Website Contact Submission
"“I Wanna Rock” is still buzzing around my head after the awesome performance your band put on at Casey’s Pub on Halloween night! My name is Tim Hartney, and I happen to be the individual that won “best overall costume” with my infamous "Twisted Sister" outfit. Not only did my group of friends and I come to Casey’s for their Halloween party, but we chose specifically to come there because Sunset Strip was playing. Your musical choices of the 80’s rock, and your theatrical appearances and high energy show, combined with the talent and charisma of some extremely talented musicians is the perfect mix of ingredients for your band to put on a fantastically fun and entertaining “concert” that is always going to be remembered and appreciated. Not only am I grateful for seeing how well my costume was received and appreciated by all in attendance Halloween night, but I’d like to give a special heart-felt “thank you” to your band for gifting me with one of my funniest Halloweens to date, as It was a great honor and privilege to be asked to join you on stage and sing “I Wanna Rock” with you all. I’m still tingling with excitement and a feeling of accomplishment from the experience you provided for me. YOU helped make this Halloween one of the best ones ever for me. So, thanks again . . . . and I will ALWAYS be looking forward to seeing Sunset Strip rock again!!!!!!" - Tim Hartney via Website Contact Submission
"Beyond great night rocking out to Sunset Strip at Caseys Pub! If you didn't show then you will never know the magic and party that took place!" - Matthew James via FaceBook Post
"Had so much fun!!!! We danced 'til our ankles ached!" - Chris Rapp via FaceBook Post
"I'm an 80's rock girl all the way!! Awesome time tonight singing and dancing to Sunset Strip!!" - Lori Soules Valenzuela via FaceBook Post
Feb 6 2023
Be sure to check our website's show dates section for the most up to date and current list of shows. Plan ahead for the next show we're performing in your area and don't be afraid to help spread the word…
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Jan 17 2022
If you missed season 1 last year, Brad & Scotty got even bigger and better things in store for you this year in season 2!! Be sure to tune in weekly on the official Sunset Strip FaceBook page (www.facebook.com/enterthestrip), every…
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Jul 7 2021
We recently scored a sponsorship deal with our first national brand, Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey! We're stoked to be a part of their brand ambassador team in the greater Chicagoland and Rockford areas! Keep an eye out for some swag…
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Jan 29 2021
Join Brad & Scotty from Rockford's 80's Hairband Tribute, SUNSET STRIP, on Thursday night (Feb. 4th) at 8pm as they livestream from the official Sunset Strip FaceBook page. This week's episode will feature 2 albums from 3 different bands from…
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Jan 28 2021
If you haven't seen it yet, tune in tonight to the official Sunset Strip FaceBook page and join in on the conversation. Each week, they'll be on live to discuss several albums, songs and everything else related to the 80's…
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Nov 25 2019
Jill was recently interviewed for the "Know-Your-Neighbors" feature article by Paul Arco in the most recent edition of Northwest Quarterly Magazine! Check it our by clicking on this link:
Oct 3 2019
Recently, Jill Jett and Scotty Von Blazin went in to the studio at 96.7 The Eagle's radio station to record the daily weather report 80's hairband style! Here's a link to the story on their website.
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Apr 15 2019
WE WON!!! Last Friday, Sunset Strip took home their 5th consecutive RAMI (Rockford Area Music Industry) Award, at the 28th RAMI Awards ceremony, for the areas "Best Tribute Band"! Being their 5th in a row, that automatically puts them…
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Apr 9 2019
Last weekend, Scotty, Jill and Fret opened up for 80's icon, Kip Winger of the band WINGER at The Original Sundance Saloon in Mundelein, IL. After a blistering set of their Sunset Stripped Acoustic show, Kip took the stage performing…
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Dec 26 2018
Radio spot for our first show in 2019 with Scotty Von Blazin and Stockyard Rock Burger Bar on 96.7 The Eagle. Rockford’s Classic Rock Station.
SVB’s Radio Commercial for Stockyard Rock Burger Bar on Jan. 5, 2019.
Jul 24 2018
It was an emotional night last weekend when Sunset Strip performed their last full-band show with original drummer and founding member, Chico Torres. It seemed as though the entire city of Rockford came out to The Verdi Club to bid…
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Jun 8 2018
Article Source - Courtesy: Rock River Star
We’re less than a month from the annual Independence Day celebration, featuring parades, picnics and, of course, the spectacular fireworks show put on every year since 1963 by the one and only…
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Aug 31 2017
SVB will be stopping in to Rockford’s Classic Rock Station, 96.7 The Eagle for a brief interview and acoustic performance with Double T on his morning show to promote the upcoming SUNSET STRIPPED acoustic show at REF’S BAR & GRILL…
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Jun 23 2017
Our new Sunset Strip Beer Koozies are here and available at shows or on our website for $4. Totally worth it for this cool and functional collectible! Get yours TODAY!
Jun 19 2017
We're giving out FREE admission wristbands to our show at Byronfest on Saturday, July 15th, 2017 at every one of our shows from now until then. Be sure to come out and rock with us for a chance to get…
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Apr 24 2017
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Nov 23 2015
Sep 14 2015
Casey's Pub was an insane party complete with half of Rockford's population!! Great night rocking the best music of the Decade of Decadence! We thank Casey's and their always awesome bar staff for really taking great care of us and…
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Sep 4 2015
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